Excellent
#119 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Washington School
Middle School · Millburn Township School District · Millburn, NJ
A Millburn Township School District middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 Spring Street, Millburn, NJ 07041
- Math 87% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 88% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$220,923
Median home value
$935,900
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
81.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–8 | 1.1 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5 | 1.6 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Burnet Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Kent Place SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millburn Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington School is listed in Millburn Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington School
Washington School is a public middle school in Millburn, NJ, part of Millburn Township School District, serving approximately 411 students in grades 5th-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington School
What grades does Washington School serve?
Washington School serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington School rank in NJ?
Washington School ranks #119 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Washington School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Washington School a charter school?
No, Washington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington School a Title I school?
No, Washington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington School?
1.9% of students at Washington School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (973) 218-7500
- Area population (ZIP 07041)
- 7,610
- Area average commute
- 41.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07041; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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